TUCKER AD 03-25-16

ADOPTION PENDING – Who could resist the sweet, little face on this guy? Not only that, but his big personality makes him the perfect package. He is a 7 month old Yorkie mix who has just not been lucky enough to find a permanent home for himself. Due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, Tucker has been transitioned to several different homes and has adapted so well. He’s an amazing little pup! Currently he is living with a foster and spends his days chasing and tumbling about with the other foster dogs.

When he isn’t instigating wrestling matches he loves to play with his squeaky toys. Tucker adores kids and is sweet and gentle with even the youngest ones. He loves car rides and walks great on a leash. Tucker would do just fine as an only dog or with a buddy his size to play with all day. He’s that flexible. Tucker has been waiting for a family to take him home, a real home where he knows he will stay forever. This perfect little guy would be a great addition to any family. Will it be yours?

This dog cannot be adopted to Massachusetts residents due to new laws regarding rescue dogs being prohibited from adoption. Please contact Patricia Cabral at: 617-626-1786 or Mike Cahill at: 617-626-1794 for questions regarding what dogs you are allowed to adopt.

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[av_textblock size=’18’ font_color=” color=”]ABOUT THE BREEDTerrier dogs are tenacious, intelligent, full of character, and alert, making it a well-rounded companion for families looking for a small dog. – No matter how many people or animals in the house, Yorkies will assert themselves, involving themselves in lots of hi-jinx that are mostly amusing and fun. This assertiveness usually comes across as self-confidence, not aggressiveness. They get along very well with other dogs and easily adapt to family life. Intensely protective, Yorkshire Terriers have a fearlessness and a relentless bark that make them great watchdogs.

PET COMPATIBILITYYorkies can get along well with other pets, including cats. They’re bold in going after strange dogs, however, even those that outweigh them by a factor of ten, and protecting them from themselves becomes second nature to people with Yorkie

TRAININGEasily trained, Yorkshire Terriers have a keen ability to remember multiple commands and adopt many obedience skills. They are top-notch competitors when it comes to sports and agility. This breed is also known for its independence. They need a certain amount of privacy to recharge, but also crave activity, involvement and attention.

Easy to train dogs are more adept at forming an association between a prompt (such as the word “sit”), an action (sitting), and a consequence (getting a treat) very quickly. Other dogs need more time, patience, and repetition during training.

CHILDREN Because of their small size, Yorkies aren’t suited to families with young children. Most breeders won’t sell puppies to people whose children are younger than 5 or 6 years old. It’s just too easy for children to drop them, step on them, or hold them too tightly.

All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they’re not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.

TEMPERAMENT Yorkshire terriers are curious dogs always willing to investigate anything and everything. This is primarily due to its rodent-hunting natural instinct. The breed is very active and requires attention, although they make excellent lively companions at home. Despite its small size, they are good guard or watch dogs.

PERSONALITYSmart and self-assured, the Yorkshire Terrier is a combination of endearingly small size and adventurous terrier spirit. The breed displays a range of personalities. Some are cuddly and perky, wanting nothing more than to follow in their people’s footsteps throughout the day. Others are mischievous, outgoing, and into everything. Set limits, and your Yorkie will be a wonderful companion, but if you spoil him, watch out! Start training when they’re puppies, and you’ll have much better luck than if you let them have their way and then try to correct bad habits.

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IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PACK LEADERSIt is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack, therefore, the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success you must be the pack leader:

When we humans live with dogs,we become their pack

The entire pack cooperates under asingle leader

Lines are clearly defined andrules are set

Dogs communicateshis displeasure with growling and eventually biting

Humans MUST be higherup in the order than the dog.

The humans must be the onesmaking the decisions, not the dogs.

HOUSETRAININGSchedule Feeding Time – Find your dog’s schedule so that you can work with that

Feed your dog on a regular schedule time, always within a half hour of the time

Schedule Water – Help your dog bee successful

Keep a schedule for water, however, you should design a schedule that fits you

Remove the water dish after the first feeding in the morning

After the night feeding, leave water dish for two hours, then take it up

Before your last walk for the night, put the water dish down about an hour before

Then walk your dog 45 minutes after he has had water. There will might be days where that might be an exception for water.

Start by taking the dog out every two hours for two days, if he goes every two hours,

Then take him out every three hours, for two days,

Until you reach the time frame you need – every six hours—eight hours etc

One accident in the house, there is a urine smell that the dog detects and his instinct to continue mark where he smells urine. This is how wild dogs let other dogs know that this territory is taken and for dogs not in the pack to go elsewhere. If your dog has an accident in the house, spray the area with 3 parts vinegar and 1 part water, brush with a soft brush, put a towel on top to absorb the liquid, then take it outside where you want him to go, take it out of the bag and put it on the ground, praise your dog when he goes outside.

DISCLAIMER: THE BREED POSTED ON OUR DOGS’ BIOGRAPHIES ARE OUR BEST GUESS BASED ON SEVERAL YEARS OF DOG RESCUE. ADOPTERS WHO NEED TO KNOW THE EXACT BREED OF A PARTICULAR DOG MUST HAVE THE DOG TESTED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.

Application instructions: click the link below to apply for adoption of this dog.

Age

7 Months

Life Average

12-15 Years

Sex

Male

Weight

0-20lbs

Location

Winnsboro LA

Breed

Yorkie Mix/

Purebred

Altered

Yes

Fee

All Shots + Transport - 450

UTD

Yes

RDV#

RDV665

Dogs

Yes

Cats

Unknown

Children

8 to 14, Over 14

House

Learning

Energy

Medium

Fence

Helpful

Crate

Yes

Leash

Learning

Car

Yes

Personality

Tucker adores kids and is sweet and gentle with even the youngest ones

Always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party.

Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Children need to be taught how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children.

No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child because often-young children don’t understand that a cute little dog, or any dog, might not want “love and kisses.”

Never let young children pick up a puppy or small dog. Instead, make them sit on the floor with the dog in their lap. Pay attention to the dog’s body language, and put him safely in his crate if he appears to be unhappy or uncomfortable with the child’s attention.

Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs.

Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

Be prepared dogs will protect themselves

Most important, it is your responsibility to make sure that your children and the dog are supervised at all times and safe. You cannot leave it up to the dog, the dog is an animal and will behave like an animal. They rely on us to guide and protect them, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.